From The Wiz to Wicked, L. Frank Baum’s turn-of-the-century novel The Wizard of Oz has seen a plethora of interpretations—especially for the stage. As Dorothy and Toto stray far from their Kansas farm, KCRep’s upcoming production, which runs May 5–24, makes the classic story its own. A collaboration with PigPen Theatre Co., KCRep artistic director… Continue reading KCRep teams up with PigPen Theatre Co. for a whimsical, music-driven take on The Wizard of Oz
Sarah Hoffmann didn’t mean for Green Dirt on Oak to be a fine dining restaurant. The Crossroads space was intended to be another production facility for her Weston-based sheep’s milk cheese company Green Dirt Farm. But chef Oskar Arévalo, who has been a cheese maker at Green Dirt since 2020, convinced Hoffmann of the two-story… Continue reading Green Dirt on Oak brings Sarah Hoffmann’s Weston farm to the Crossroads, where chef Oskar Arévalo’s waste-not philosophy shapes every dish
Minsky’s Pizza has stayed true to its slogan: “Gourmet, and going to stay that way.” This year, the KC-based pizza chain is celebrating 50 years, a milestone that few restaurants reach. In fact, less than 35 percent of restaurants will make it to year 10, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and industry… Continue reading Still Slicing: Minsky’s hits 50
